WWE viewership on Netflix: WrestleMania, Royal Rumble slightly up from 2025

According to Netflix’s first-party viewing data, most WWE premium live events had higher viewership so far in 2026 versus the prior year. That includes increases for WrestleMania by 13% and 7% across the two nights. The degree to which we should account for any VPN viewership that may be happening in the U.S. is anyone’s … Continue reading WWE viewership on Netflix: WrestleMania, Royal Rumble slightly up from 2025

Third challenge notice filed in WWE merger lawsuit

Although the scheduled trial was cancelled when the parties notified the court that the lawsuit was settled in principle, there are many exhibits and portions of deposition transcripts that were cited in the parties’ pre-trial briefs, which in this notice — filed with the court today — I argue are subject to the presumption of … Continue reading Third challenge notice filed in WWE merger lawsuit